Hraunfossar
West Iceland · 64.6973°N, 20.8727°W
Check Live Conditions at Hraunfossar
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 5 minutes.
Light Pollution
Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location
Safety
Paved access. Paths near the waterfall can be slippery in winter.
Parking
Free car park at the waterfall site. Near Húsafell services.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Reykholt Viewpoint (5 km)
Kleppjárnsreykir (21 km)
Borgarfjörður North (33 km)
Glymur (39 km)
Hvammsvík Hot Springs (48 km)
Track Hraunfossar Live
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Plan Your Visit
Check current conditions on our Tonight page before heading out. Cloud cover and geomagnetic activity can change rapidly — the app updates scores every 5 minutes so you always have the latest data.
Learn more about the best time to see the northern lights and how to read aurora forecasts.